Upcoming Social Security Events

Social Security is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills. If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year. We want you to have all the information you need about Social Security. So, we have a number of events where you can learn more.


Social Security 101
Thursday November 21, 7:15pm | Online
If you would like to have a better sense of how to make the most of your Social Security benefits, this workshop can help. We’ ll focus on the decisions you will be making about when to claim Social Security benefits and what implications those choices may have on your finances. Topics to be addressed include:

• How to estimate what your monthly Social Security benefits will be 
• How to claim your benefits  
• The circumstances that may affect the size of those payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits

The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions that are right for you.
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Medicare 101: An Introduction to Medicare
Thursday, November 21, 6:00-7:00pm
Are you approaching age 65 and want to know how Medicare works? Learn about the costs involved, the choices and decisions you must make, how enrollment works and mistakes to avoid. This webinar is for people not yet enrolled in Medicare.
You worked hard for your money so it’s only fair you get everything you’ve earned and that you understand your healthcare options. Come and get answers to your questions on Medicare. AARP has resources to help you make informed decisions about your retirement and your healthcare.
Additional info: If you are already enrolled in Medicare and are making decisions during Medicare Open Enrollment, please visit AARP’s Medicare Resource Center and consult your local SHINE Counselor. Open enrollment ends December 7. Be prepared for one of the biggest changes to the Medicare prescription drug program ever: In 2025, out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs will be limited to $2,000 annually.
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Community Conversation About Social Security
Tuesday, Dec 3 at 2pm | Northampton
Social Security puts retirement in reach for millions of Americans. For most retirees, it is essential in helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills. Yet, there are persistent misconceptions about its long-term financial stability and how it works.
During this interactive Community Conversation, with AARP and the Social Security Administration, you’ll learn how Social Security is funded and about the future health and stability of the program. You’ll also learn how you can help protect Social Security for the hard-working Americans who have earned it.
Social Security is your money—you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. You can also get answers to your specific Social Security questions.
Light food and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.
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AARP Massachusetts held a Tele-Town Hall on Social Security on Thursday, August 28th. We spoke with Kevin Reino, the Regional Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration (SSA) in New England. He took a number of questions from members. Listen here:

Access the AARP Social Security Resource Center Get the latest news and resources on Social Security from AARP, including information on applying, maximizing benefits, and qualifying for disability. Click here for more